I Ching hexagram
45. Gathering Together
萃Cuì
Lake over Earth
Also called Massing, The Symbol of Gathering into One, Assembling, Congregation, Gathering, Unity, Accord, Making Whole, Focusing, Marshalling One's Forces, Clustering, Finished
Hexagram 45, Gathering Together (萃 Cuì) is formed by Lake over Earth. It is also known as Massing, The Symbol of Gathering into One, Assembling, Congregation, Gathering, Unity, Accord, Making Whole.
Legge
Read as
The judgment
Legge
亨。王假有廟，利見大人，亨，利貞。用大牲吉，利有攸往。
When forces are gathering, the King goes to his ancestral temple. For successful progress, maintain firm correctness and see the great man. A large sacrifice brings good fortune, proceed toward your destination.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
有孚不終，乃亂乃萃，若號一握為笑，勿恤，往无咎。
Your reluctance to fully join with others and commit to shared objectives is causing uncertainty in your life. Only by getting to the core of the issue will you find resolution. Identify the leader or driving force. Asking for assistance now will be beneficial.
- Line 2Yin
引吉，无咎，孚乃利用禴。
You might feel an inexplicable attraction to certain individuals or activities, even if they weren't part of your original plan. Embrace this instinct. Greater, unseen forces are at play, and you’ll find success by yielding to them.
- Line 3Yin
萃如，嗟如，无攸利，往无咎，小吝。
Your desire for connection is being blocked. The group is exclusive, and you may feel embarrassed if you keep trying to gain entry. If it’s truly important to you, align yourself with a key member of the group to achieve your goal.
- Line 4Yang
大吉，无咎。
In this situation, you come together with others to serve a greater purpose. This willingness to sacrifice will lead to your personal success.
- Line 5Yang
萃有位，无咎。匪孚，元永貞，悔亡。
The individual in this role holds significant power and influence within the group, attracting many followers. To earn the group's genuine trust, they must demonstrate their virtues and leadership qualities. This will help them reach their objectives.
- Line 6Yin
齎咨涕洟，无咎。
Any efforts to unite will likely be met with rejection, leading to frustration as your intentions are misinterpreted. Instead, focus inward to understand the source of this discord. Achieving harmony within yourself will strengthen your position, making unity more attainable.
When this hexagram changes
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These are the same judgment and lines that appear when hexagram 45 comes up in a cast. Ask a question to see which lines change, or keep a journal of your readings. The throw uses the odds of three coins: how a reading is cast.